Chandler Parsons through the years

April 21, 2015 7:23 PM

Chandler Parsons spent the first three seasons of his career with the Rockets. With the small forward headed to Dallas, take a look back at his time in Houston.

Chandler Parsons spent the first three seasons of his career with the Rockets. With the small forward headed to Dallas, take a look back at his time in Houston.

Photo: Bob Levey, For The Chronicle

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High school

Parsons starred at Lake Howell High School in Winter Park, Florida, helping the team win the Florida Class 5A state basketball championship as a senior in 2007. He also participated in the Jordan Brand All-American Classic. less

In his third season in Gainsville, Parsons logged more than 30 minutes per game for the first time, finishing with averages of 12.4 points and 6.9 rebounds per game, of which the former would be a career best for him in college. less

University of Florida: junior season (2009-10)
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University of Florida: senior season (2010-11)

Parsons returned to Florida for his senior season, again playing in 36 games while averaging a career-best 34.1 minutes per game. He finished the season averaging 11.3 points and 7.8 boards per contest before entering the NBA draft. less

The Rockets ended up with three draft picks after the 2011 draft. Marcus Morris, a power forward from Kansas, was selected 14th overall, Donatas Motiejūnas, a power forward from Lithuania, was selected 20th overall and acquired in a draft-day trade, and Chandler Parsons, a small forward from Florida, was selected 38th overall. less

Parsons averaged 9.5 points per game, 4.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.2 steals in just over 28 minutes while playing in 63 games and starting 57 times in his rookie season. He was named to the NBA All-Rookie 2nd Team. less

Parsons started 76 games for the Rockets in his second season as a pro. His numbers saw a boost as well as the team realized his versatility. He averaged more than 36 minutes per game while averaging 15.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1 steal. His free-throw percentage also rose from 55 percent in his rookie season to 73 percent after a year in the league. less

2012-13 season
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2012-13 playoffs

Parsons started all six games for the Rockets in their first-round series loss to the Thunder. His numbers also got a boost in the postseason as his points grew to 18.2 per game while grabbing 6.5 rebounds and dishing out 3.7 assists. less

In his third season, Parsons again improved his numbers, averaging career bests in the three major offensive categories: 16.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4 assists. less

2013-14 season
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2013-14 playoffs

While many fans might have the lasting image of Parsons chasing Damian Lillard on what turned out to be a series-winning buzzer beater in the Trail Blazers' Game 6 win, Parsons had his own big shot with 0.9 seconds remaining to tie the game. All told, Parsons again stepped up his game in the postseason, averaging 19.3 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.3 assists while starting all six games for the Rockets. less